Suspended Operations
We are encouraging members to check-in with your supervisor about your options to either work remotely or have an alternative work plan. New language in the contract, article 17.5, allows members the option to work remotely or an alternative work assignment when the college is fu
Tumwater Union Events in January
WPEA Logo Let’s Connect This January Hello Tumwater Members! We’ve been hearing consistent feedback from members that you want more visibility, more communication, and more opportunities to connect with your union. We agree completely—and we’re working hard to make that happen. W
26-28 CBA Bargaining – Share your Priorities
WPEA Logo 26-28 CBA Priorities Hey , We are preparing to return to the bargaining table for the 2026–2028 contract, and before we do, we need to hear directly from you. Bargaining works best when the priorities we bring forward reflect what members are actually experiencing on th
Stewards Secure Clarification on Working During Campus Closure
Members were told conflicting and concerning info about the campus office closure days next week. Your steward team asked the VP of HR to remind supervisors that employees may work next week and save their paid leave for when they want to use it. Classified Staff Potluck Brings C
Public Comment on Board Meeting Transparency, January 22
A classified staff member will be submitting a public comment at the January 22 Highline College Board meeting calling for greater transparency through recorded and publicly posted board meetings. During public comment, she will ask those attending, either in person or on Zoom, t
Thank You for Taking Action at Pies and Postcards
Thank you to everyone who stopped by a Pies and Postcards event and took the time to write to legislators. We had a great turnout and a lot of postcards filled out, which is exactly how we show lawmakers that funding our contract matters to real people doing this work every day.
Thank You for Taking Action at Pies and Postcards
Thank you to everyone who stopped by a Pies and Postcards event and took the time to write to legislators. We had a great turnout and a lot of postcards filled out, which is exactly how we show lawmakers that funding our contract matters to real people doing this work every day.
Thank You for Taking Action
We had a joint Pies and Postcards/Holiday Potluck at TCC yesterday where we picked up 39 postcards and one new member card, bringing us back to 100% membership of full-time folks. Everyone went all out with crab, salmon, hamburgers, wagyu steaks, collard greens and more! It was a
How You Shape What We Win Next Year
Breaking down your rights, benefits, and workplace protections How You Shape What We Win Next Year General Government and Higher Education just came out of a 1.5-year bargaining cycle. Members rejected the first offer, pushed for improvements, and stayed in it for months. In the
FVRL Staff Rep Change
WPEA Logo FVRL Rep Change Good afternoon, I want to share a quick staffing update with everyone. Ashley Chipman recently left her position with WPEA, and we wish her all the best in her new position. We are still in contact and she is doing well in her new role. Starting in Janua